Category Archives: Spiritual Direction

Watch Out for Deceptive Words

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Jeremiah 7 (selected verses) and Galatians 5 (selected verses) As was often the case in the life of Israel, God was not happy with them. They brought it upon themselves. Israel’s history went something like this: God would first save … Continue reading →

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My Most Important Resolution for 2012, Part 2

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

You can click here if you missed Part 1 What does any of what I shared in Part 1 have to do with what I regard as my most important resolution for this new year? The answer was found in … Continue reading →

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Fellowship of the Burning Heart, Part 8

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

by Thomas a Kempis Every man naturally wants to know, but what is the good of knowledge without the fear of God? …He who knows himself well becomes cheap in his own eyes, and takes no pleasure in the praises of men. And … Continue reading →

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Tedder’s Top Ten: Spiritual Formation

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Talk of spiritual formation is all the rage. I just read an article by Dallas Willard in which he said that, in some circles, it seems as though spiritual formation is quickly approaching “fad” status. But, of course, pursuing God, renewing … Continue reading →

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Tedder’s Top Ten: Prayer Websites

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

In his fantastic book on the spiritual disciplines, Donald Whitney makes the comment that the best way to learn how to pray is simply to start praying. It’s not that reading books about prayer is useless, but you can learn … Continue reading →

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Tedder’s Top Ten: Counseling Websites

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Intensive Discipleship. That’s how I once heard counseling… at least “biblical or Christian counseling”… described. The idea is that every now and then folks in the church battle with particular sins, temptations, and various other struggles that require more focused … Continue reading →

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Money, Sex, and Power: Part 2

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

Click here for Part 1 Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. (2 Corinthians 5:9 NASB) So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Matter (Men’s Devotional for this Lord’s Day)

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

Good Morning Brothers, Part of my devotional Scripture reading this morning was from Proverbs 27. This chapter could be called the “men’s ministry” chapter. There are some great texts in it. Two of them, I believe, are right on target for … Continue reading →

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Introduction to “Sacred Rhythms”

Posted on May 3, 2011 by
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Spiritual Life Checkup (Part 6: Final Thoughts for Reflection)

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

This is the final installment of the spiritual life checkup.  Click here to read Part 1: Introduction  Click here to read Part 2: Devotional Life Click here to read Part 3: Intellectual Life Click here to read Part 4: Attitudes and … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Life Checkup (Part 5: Trusting God and Living for Him)

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Click here to read Part 1: Introduction  Click here to read Part 2: Devotional Life Click here to read Part 3: Intellectual Life Click here to read Part 4: Attitudes and Motivations The recommended article to go along with these questions … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Life Checkup (Part 4: Attitudes and Motivations)

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

Click here to read Part 1: Introduction  Click here to read Part 2: Devotional Life Click here to read Part 3: Intellectual Life The recommended article to go along with these questions is a review with Paul Tripp and Timothy Lane … Continue reading →

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